The British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) have announced their 2025 craft category winners, setting the stage for the main awards ceremony in London on November 30. This year’s BIFA Craft Awards spotlighted standout achievements in editing, sound, cinematography, production design, and more — with films like Warfare, Pillion, and Die, My Love leading the conversation.
‘Warfare’ Secures Three Major Craft Wins
Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza’s gripping Navy SEAL drama Warfare continued its award-season momentum by adding three BIFA Craft Awards to its growing list of accolades. The film, already praised for its ensemble cast, scored wins in:
- Best Editing – Fin Oates
- Best Effects – Simon Stanley-Clamp & Ryan Conder
- Best Sound – Glenn Freemantle, Mitch Low, Howard Bargroff, Ben Barker & Richard Spooner
The directing duo also hosted an IMAX screening of Warfare during their visit to London, offering audiences a deeper look into its intense and immersive filmmaking style.
‘Die, My Love’ Stuns With Best Cinematography
Die, My Love also emerged as a key craft winner. Celebrated cinematographer Seamus McGarvey took home the Best Cinematography award for his work on the film. In addition, Raife Burchell and Ian Neil won Best Music Supervision for Lynne Ramsay’s Jennifer Lawrence–led drama. Their contribution played a crucial role in shaping the emotional tone of the film.
‘Pillion’ Makes an Impressive Debut Impact
Harry Lighton’s debut feature Pillion made waves by securing two BIFA Craft Awards:
- Best Costume Design – Grace Snell
- Best Make-Up & Hair Design – Diandra Ferreira
The film’s strong visual identity contributed significantly to its early recognition and growing acclaim.
Additional Winners Across Key Craft Categories
Several other titles also celebrated major wins at the 2025 BIFA Craft Awards:
- Best Original Music – Tom Basden & Adem Ilhan for The Ballad of Wallis Island
- Best Casting – Lauren Evans for I Swear
- Best Production Design – Nathan Parker for Athina Rachel Tsangari’s folk-horror film Harvest
Each of these achievements highlights the creativity and technical expertise driving modern independent filmmaking.
‘My Father’s Shadow’ Leads the 2025 BIFA Nominations
Akinola Davies Jr.’s Nigerian-set drama My Father’s Shadow is the most-nominated film at BIFA this year. In addition to its craft recognition, the film has also earned performance nominations for:
- Jennifer Lawrence
- Harry Melling
- Cillian Murphy
- David Jonsson
- Tom Blyth
- Robert Aramayo
Fans and industry insiders will be watching closely as the remaining winners are revealed at the BIFA ceremony on November 30.
